Watch the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Ruin a Widebody Challenger Hellcat in a Drag Race

The Jeep's launch is killer.


Chrysler's Hellcat V8 is one of the greatest engines to come out of Detroit in recent memory. With 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, the Hellcat engine is a total monster. But the problem with that much power is putting it all down to the ground.

The original Challenger and Charger Hellcats had 275 section tires and rear-wheel drive, which wasn't enough to put the power down without the rear tires breaking traction. Now, there are two solutions to that issue.

First is the Challenger Hellcat Widebody, which is basically the same but has 305 section tires all around. Added grip is better off the line. The other solution weighs more, but it's crazy. The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has the same engine, but four-wheel drive. Sure, it's heavier, but it can instantly put down all the power and torque to four wheels, making an SUV that launches like basically nothing else.

So which is the better solution? This drag race puts both together, and it appears that the four-wheel drive system of the Jeep obliterates the Challenger in a real-world drag race. Take a look:

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